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Education|Interview|Science|Technology

NASA spacecrafts rotate like rotisserie chicken because of KC scientist

April 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

April 13, 2026

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday

April 13, 2026

Environment|Health|Science

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.

April 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical

April 13, 2026

Interview|Science|Technology|US|World

Father of Artemis pilot Victor Glover reacts to moon mission success

CNN’s Victor Blackwell speaks with Victor Glover Sr. about his son’s historic role as pilot of the Artemis II mission—the first person of color to journey into deep space and orbit the moon.

April 12, 2026

Science|Technology

AIs have ‘personalities’ – here’s how they affect you more deeply than you may realize

The persona an AI chatbot presents can not only influence your behavior, but even your physiological responses.

April 13, 2026

Arts|Science|Technology

Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission

A photography expert explains how a photographer makes artistic decisions that an AI algorithm or robot can’t replicate.

April 13, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.

April 13, 2026

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.

April 13, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

Push through, stay strong, fight back – people often think of resilience as being tough and having grit. But research suggests it’s more about acknowledging the scars as you continue to move forward.

April 13, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights

April 12, 2026

Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Astronaut's space 'shower' prompts question from mission control

Astronaut Victor Glover took a "shower" after his workout during a Orion spacecraft live feed

April 11, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them

The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.

March 31, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space

April 12, 2026

Science|Technology

'Perfect bullseye splashdown!' See the moment Orion makes contact with Pacific Ocean

The Orion spacecraft just made contact with the Pacific Ocean as the parachutes fluttered down to a restful water landing. NASA officials and the astronauts themselves have said that this is the moment that would bring them a deep sigh of relief.

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

What the Artemis II crew shared in first remarks after return to Earth

April 12, 2026

Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it

Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them

April 12, 2026

Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Longevity isn’t just about the latest gadget. The actual keys to a longer life are in plain sight

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome

April 12, 2026

Business|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here

The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions

April 10, 2026

Science|Technology

'A big deal': North Carolina Apollo veteran reacts to Artemis II splashdown

April 11, 2026

Environment|Science|US|Videos|World

Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding

April 08, 2026

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology|World

5 takeaways from NASA’s biggest test in decades

April 11, 2026

Arts|Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

A space historian explains how the Artemis II crew reimagined some Apollo-era photos and found spectacular new angles.

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology|World

Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown

The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are home

April 10, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

April 11, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

'I'm making history.' Sacramento space scientist's hand in Artemis II mission

April 10, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

FAA and military agree on how to use lasers to take down drones at the southern border

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth

April 09, 2026

Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel

Going to the Moon isn’t just about science. Novelist Jules Verne predicted some of the societal ramifications modern lunar missions are creating today.

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology

FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights

Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel

Artemis II astronauts prepare for reentry

The Artemis II crew is preparing to reenter Earth's atmosphere. Tom Foreman explains what that process will be like.

April 10, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Science

IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology

Soldiers at Fort Stewart develop safer way to operate drones from inside vehicles

April 11, 2026

Education|Health|Science

What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles

As childhood vaccination rates in Allegheny County decline, The Conversation asked experts why parents are opting out and how to protect vaccination policy.

April 10, 2026

Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

April 11, 2026

Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe

April 11, 2026

Science|Technology

Orion crew dumps its wastewater on camera

The crew of the Orion spacecraft appeared on a live NASA feed and gave the audience a surprise demonstration of dumping their wastewater into space

April 07, 2026

Business|Education|Science|Technology|World

The FAA wants video gamers to be the next generation of air traffic controllers

April 11, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology

Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration

April 10, 2026

Science|Technology

Get caught up on the Artemis II crew’s moon journey. What’s happened so far and what’s next

April 04, 2026

Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

April 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun

A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.

April 10, 2026

Environment|Science|World

Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas

April 10, 2026

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

April 10, 2026

Business|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The hottest Apple product right now isn’t what you think

April 10, 2026

Environment|Europe|Science|World

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals

April 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|World

The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say

Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative

April 09, 2026

Science|Technology

Heading home: The riskiest part of the Artemis II moon mission is still ahead

April 10, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space

April 10, 2026

Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

RFK Jr.’s HHS rewrites rules governing key CDC vaccine committee

April 10, 2026

Health|Science

Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism

The Trump administration is updating rules for a key vaccine advisory committee in ways that may increase the voices of anti-vaccine activists

April 10, 2026

Business|Environment|Science|World

Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater

The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal

April 10, 2026

Opinion|Science|Technology

The Artemis II astronauts are heading home. The biggest risks could still lie ahead

January 23, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.

Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice

April 09, 2026

Environment|Science|World

The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it

April 09, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science

The best sleepwear may be no sleepwear. Here’s what experts say

April 09, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries

Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death

April 09, 2026

Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut

American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park

April 09, 2026

Environment|Health|Science

It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)

The accusations you might have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed up by evidence. In fact, there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.

April 09, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

Standards-based grading offers a different model of assessing student learning in the classroom

Standards-based grading provides a more transparent assessment of the extent the intended learning is happening in the classroom.

April 09, 2026

Education|Health|Science|Technology

We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

A new law in Michigan requires school districts to make some choices about how to restrict cellphones.

April 09, 2026

Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind

Psilocybin falls into a regulatory gray zone, with strict limitations around how it can be studied. As a result, very little is known about its health risks, despite its surging popularity.

April 09, 2026

Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives as drought restrictions tighten

April 09, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones

Lunar love knows no bounds

April 09, 2026

Economy|Health|Science|World

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

April 09, 2026

Would you go to the moon? Board an alien spacecraft? What nearly 80 years of polls say about US attitudes on space

April 09, 2026

Environment|Science|World

These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet

April 09, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame

Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers

April 09, 2026

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data

April 08, 2026

Asia|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea says its weapons tests this week involved various new systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads

April 09, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology

Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues

April 09, 2026

Crime|Education|Science|Technology|World

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

A U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples

April 08, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Prehistoric dice suggest that Native Americans may have been gaming since the last ice age

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space

April 09, 2026

How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure

A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always readily visible or geographically confined.

April 02, 2026

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

April 09, 2026

Health|Interview|Political|Science|Technology

RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick

Health Secretary Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ is launching a new podcast called “The Secretary Kennedy Podcast.”

April 08, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age

April 09, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Should’ve put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer

April 09, 2026

Business|Health|Political|Science|World

From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it

An enduring sense of ownership led businesses and citizens to defend the country’s public health system.

April 08, 2026

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

April 09, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

You aren't the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day

Pausing to decompress in a parked car can help you reset, if you keep a few things in mind

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills

April 09, 2026

Arts|Education|Science|Technology

AI helps uncover ancient history on display at Utah Valley University

April 09, 2026

Education|Environment|Science

Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species

April 09, 2026

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change

April 08, 2026

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy

April 08, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Bird Brain: New study finds birdwatching may boost brain health and slow cognitive aging

April 08, 2026

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection

The recall potentially affects more than 1 million people. It is the second time the FDA has found sterility issues at the company in three years.

April 07, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Sports

Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River

April 08, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon

The Artemis II astronauts are chatting it up with their friends aboard the International Space Station

April 08, 2026

Environment|Science

City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world

Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.

April 08, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city

April 08, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology

High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex

April 08, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says

April 08, 2026

Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

April 08, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

NASA releases new ‘Earthset’ and eclipse images taken during historic flyby of the moon

April 07, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.

April 08, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|World

Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan

When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.

April 08, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo

The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8

April 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

April 08, 2026

Crime|Science|Technology|World

A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data

April 08, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.

April 08, 2026

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

April 08, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic’s latest AI model could let hackers carry out attacks faster than ever. It wants companies to put up defenses first

April 08, 2026

Crime|Lifestyle|Science

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended reptile show

April 08, 2026

Environment|Science|World

A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you

April 08, 2026

Health|Science|Sports

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

April 07, 2026

Education|Health|Political|Science

'It's saving his life': FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Kansas family

April 08, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Highlights from Artemis II reveal life in space is even weirder than we thought

April 07, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science

The 3 Ps of pooping and how to optimize them, according to a Harvard doc

April 07, 2026

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

April 07, 2026

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

April 07, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Pooping and snacking: More on an astronaut’s daily life inside the tight Orion

The Artemis II mission around the moon is underway. Four CNN journalists cram inside a capsule-size van to show the constraints inside the Orion spacecraft that four astronauts will share for the 10-day trip.

April 04, 2026

Science|Technology|World

Before winding down the war, US and Israel are determined to wipe out Iran’s nuclear expertise

April 07, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

Houston, we have a toilet problem

The Artemis II crew hit a roadblock trying to expel wastewater from their moon-bound spacecraft — and it may be frozen urine

April 05, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts break Apollo distance record on historic flyby of the moon

April 07, 2026

Health|Science|Technology|World

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccinations as outbreak kills more than 100 children

Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children

April 07, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse

The Artemis II astronauts have completed their record-breaking trip around the moon

April 06, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel

Here are 3 reasons NASA can't land humans on the moon again yet

For the first time since the 1970's, NASA is sending a crew to the moon, but the astronauts won't set foot on the surface. Here's why the landing will have to wait.

April 06, 2026

Environment|Health|Science

How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin

Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.

April 07, 2026

Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Company develops robot to take guesswork out of dental surgery

April 07, 2026

Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming

Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.

April 06, 2026

Science|Technology

Artemis II astronauts will see parts of the moon no human has before. Here’s how

April 06, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel

More than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts grappled with a toilet problem

April 05, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests

April 06, 2026

Health|Science

‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged

April 06, 2026

Environment|Europe|Science|World

After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war

Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky

April 06, 2026

Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it

MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.

April 06, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign – new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies

Ultrasound is often used in breast cancer screening, but it can often provide inconclusive results. Combining it with near-infrared light can help patients avoid the anxiety and cost of a biopsy.

April 06, 2026

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.

April 06, 2026

Health|Science|World

RSV is still spreading, prompting states to extend the immunization period

April 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

April 06, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge

Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products

April 06, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|World

A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead

A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead

April 06, 2026

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

April 06, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

NASA's next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor

April 06, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

New Artemis II moon image includes part of the moon never before observed by human eyes

April 05, 2026

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

April 05, 2026

Business|Science|Technology

How filming your chores could train the android butlers of the future

April 05, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record

The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon

April 04, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel

Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling

The new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon

April 05, 2026

Education|Environment|Science

Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought

April 04, 2026

Science|Technology|World

As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?

For generations, human beings have wondered: What would alien life from another planet be like

April 04, 2026

Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul

April 04, 2026

Business|Environment|Science|World

Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say

The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days

April 04, 2026

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

April 03, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades

Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads

April 04, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon

April 03, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Are your muscles compensating? How hidden movement patterns cause pain

April 03, 2026

Health|Science|Technology|World

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have fired their engines and are blazing toward the moon

April 02, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say

April 03, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts

April 03, 2026

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials

April 03, 2026

Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival

The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers

April 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence

April 04, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week

April 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science

What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.

April 03, 2026

Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.

April 03, 2026

Science|Technology

Anthropic’s next model could be a ‘watershed moment’ for cybersecurity. Experts say that could also be a concern

April 03, 2026

Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally

April 03, 2026

Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it's safe

With Easter around the corner, food safety experts say you can still dye Easter eggs and eat them safely if you handle them right

April 03, 2026

Education|Environment|Science

How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth

April 02, 2026

Science|Technology|World

Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon

April 02, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|US

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities

April 03, 2026

Science|Technology|US|World

US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill

April 02, 2026

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

April 03, 2026

Economy|Science|Technology|World

Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare

Commercial data centers have become critical infrastructure, supporting everything from financial transactions to government services. And critical infrastructure is often targeted in war.

April 01, 2026

Environment|Science|World

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated

April 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI

April 02, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

Student's zero-g indicator mascot design takes off with Artemis II

April 03, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

Conflicting claims about kratom are widespread, but scientific evidence makes the risks clear.

April 03, 2026

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years

April 03, 2026

Environment|Science

Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments

April 03, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Concerned about osteoporosis? What helps prevent fractures beyond medication

April 02, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

Students create drones inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission

April 02, 2026

Business|Science|Technology

From Stillwater to the stars: Oklahoma company builds parts for Artemis II moon mission

April 02, 2026

Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths

Congo has declared the end of a two-year mpox outbreak, which is believed to have caused over 2,200 deaths

April 02, 2026

Health|Science|Sports|World

Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE

A post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions

April 02, 2026

Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know

Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.

March 17, 2026

Health|Science|Technology|US|World

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases

April 02, 2026

From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.

March 27, 2026

SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as companies go public later in life and early investors cash out

In the old days, companies like Apple and Amazon went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

April 02, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery

April 02, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel

The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.

April 02, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’

April 02, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science

For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference

Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.

April 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity

U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly

April 01, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news

April 02, 2026

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

April 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

April 02, 2026

Environment|Science|Travel|World

How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle

A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels

April 02, 2026

Asia|Environment|Science|World

Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami

An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami

April 02, 2026

New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa

Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya

April 02, 2026

Education|Health|Science|Technology

Teens and young adults are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth – new research

Parental involvement laws and the stigma of teen pregnancy create significant barriers for teenagers seeking abortions. These factors are pushing teens to obtain abortion pills online.

March 25, 2026